I wonder about that; don't bet on it; famous last words
even so; anyhow; at any rate
both; both sides; both parties
big moment (e.g. performance, in the spotlight); gala occasion; (on the) world stage
at the most; at best; to the utmost; as much as possible; as much as one can
to be fascinated (by); to be captivated by; to be enchanted by; to gaze admiringly at; to watch in fascination
to leave word; to leave a message
calm; composed; cool; quiet
that sort of; that kind of; like that; such; so
to be enrolled (in a college, course of study, etc.); to be a member (of an organization)
real intention; motive; true opinion; what one really thinks
dissatisfaction; discontent; displeasure; complaint; unhappiness
plan; policy; means; fifth principle of the Eight Principles of Yong; right upward flick
to play with; to joke; to use (esp. trick, sophistry, etc.); to deride; to scoff at; to make fun of
next term; next period; next version; next release
to entrust (someone) with; to leave (a matter) with someone; to have someone deliver (a message, parcel, etc.); to send (through someone); to use (something) to express (one's feelings, opinion, etc.); to express in the form of (something)
discouragement; despondency; dejection; disappointment
such; like that; that sort of; very
to disappear; to vanish; to abscond; to decamp
edge; brink; verge; time; moment of
frustrated (over a failure, humiliation or injustice); annoyed; chagrined; (bitterly) disappointed; bitter; vexed
to meet; to assemble; to congregate
honesty; sincerity; trust; reliance; (religious) faith; devotion
top brass; upper echelon; higher-ups; top management; upper reaches; top of the pile
private; confidential; informal; secret; (within the) family circle; (on the) inside
bolt from the blue; great surprise
plot; intrigue; scheme; conspiracy; agreement between two or more people to commit an unlawful act
to hesitate; to have scruples; to be afraid of what others may think; to lord it over; to have great influence
to abuse (verbally); to curse at; to shout abuse at; to speak ill of
to shout with exultation; to shout for joy
laying the groundwork; behind-the-scenes maneuvering; consensus-building process; digging around the roots of a tree (before transplanting)
scene; spectacle; sight; view
to unfold; to unroll; to open
to taste; to savor; to appreciate; to enjoy; to experience; to go through
none other than; ... himself; ... herself
the person in question; prominent figure; distinguished person; that person
narrow; confined; small; limited; narrow-minded; confining
choking; suffocating; stifling; oppressive; heavy
pitiful; heartbreaking; heartrending; touching; tragic; sad
no; nay; well; er; you're welcome; not at all
white; innocence; innocent person; blank space; white go stone; white dragon tile; skewered grilled pig intestine
eternal; unlimited; endless
retainer; subject; vassal; servant
appearance of written words; impression given by written letters, characters, etc.; literal meaning (of a piece of writing); superficial meaning; face (of a printing type)
(medical) doctor; physician
derisory; negligible; minimal; nominal; imperceptible
as you see; as you can see
amateur; layman; respectable woman (i.e. not a prostitute, hostess, geisha); (arch.) unlicensed prostitute